Associate Construction Director (Night Shifts) at Mace · Riyadh

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in January 2027, subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is seeking experienced Associate Construction Directors to join the delivery team on a major, high-profile stadium programme in Riyadh.

These are senior site leadership positions with responsibility for overseeing construction delivery during the night shift, providing leadership to the wider construction management team and ensuring contractors are delivering safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements.

The roles will initially have a strong focus on civil, structural and superstructure works, requiring individuals with significant major-project construction experience and the ability to lead complex site operations across multiple work fronts and packages.

The night-shift arrangement is expected to operate for a minimum of approximately 18 months, with six nights worked per week during each six-week rotation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide overall construction leadership and direction across the night-shift operation. • Lead, coordinate and support Senior Construction Managers, Construction Managers and the wider site delivery team. • Oversee civil, structural and superstructure works across multiple construction packages and work fronts. • Maintain a highly visible senior leadership presence across site throughout the night shift. • Drive contractor performance, ensuring works are progressing safely and in accordance with agreed programme, quality and delivery requirements. • Coordinate complex interfaces between contractors, construction packages and the wider project delivery team. • Identify critical construction, programme, sequencing and interface risks and ensure appropriate mitigation or escalation. • Lead resolution of significant site issues and make informed construction decisions where required during night operations. • Challenge contractors on productivity, sequencing, safety, quality and overall construction performance. • Ensure robust reporting, shift records, construction logs and handovers are maintained across the night operation. • Provide clear escalation and reporting to senior project and construction leadership. • Ensure effective handover and alignment between night and day-shift construction teams. • Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, quality and site management. • Support programme-wide construction planning, sequencing and delivery strategies.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in construction management, civil engineering or a related built-environment discipline. • Relevant professional membership or chartership would be advantageous. • Significant senior construction management experience appropriate to an Associate Director-level position. • Extensive construction leadership experience on major, complex projects or programmes. • Strong background in civil, structural, superstructure and major building construction. • Proven experience leading construction teams and overseeing multiple contractors, packages and work fronts. • Ideally developed through a main contractor environment, with significant practical site delivery experience. Candidates who have subsequently moved into PMC or client-side delivery would be particularly relevant. • Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, temporary works, logistics and site interfaces. • Demonstrable experience managing contractor performance and resolving complex construction issues. • Comfortable operating with significant autonomy and making senior-level decisions during night operations. • Strong leadership presence with the ability to challenge contractors and influence senior project stakeholders. • Experience delivering major stadiums, large-scale venues or similarly complex building programmes would be advantageous but is not essential. • Experience working within Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East would be advantageous.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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